Motherboards ATX 12v Connection Question

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  1. Kronos

    Kronos Multimodder

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    I am trying to figure out whether the Asrock Z77 Pro4-M has died or not Everything is connected except the Pro 4 has an 8 pin header my spare PSY has only a 4 pin connection.

    Although I have a 4 pin to 8 pin adapter my question is do I actually need the 8 pin header to have it's full connection as I notice the retaining clip on the header is offset from the centre.

    Not that it really matters with this board as either way it does not power on.
     
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  2. phoenixck

    phoenixck What's a Dremel?

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    Usually boards will take a 4 pin connector even if they have an 8 pin connector. Check the mobo manual.
     
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  3. damien c

    damien c Mad FPS Gamer

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    I think a 4pin connector should provide enough power, since there are some boards I think that only have a 4pin instead of a 8pin.
     
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  4. sniperdude

    sniperdude Minimodder

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    normally you can just use the 4 pin as said but its a case of RTFM
     
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  5. Kronos

    Kronos Multimodder

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    Sorry guys the manual had the info:

    Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still work
    if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power supply. To use the 4-pin ATX power
    supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5.

    Cheers anyway.
     
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